CAverage · score 55/100 · #168 of 416 in North Carolina
Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers
1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081 · 50 certified beds · For profit - Individual
Staffing 5.1 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in North Carolina
4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12)below median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against North Carolina nursing homes in the same size band (small, 50 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Big Elm Retirement And Nursing Centers at a Glance
C
55/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.10 h.
64<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 12.
41<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
58<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
61<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: North Carolina, small facilities · CMS record 345342 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1285 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Phone7049320000
CountyRowan
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Certified beds50
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.